Sam's Kids Fund
Sam's Kids Fund (the organization") was established in 2008 and is formerly known as Delaware kids fund. The organization was renamed in 2023 in honor of samuel j. Hanna. The organization provides charitable assistance to school aged children in need within Delaware and the surrounding states. With the aim of providing charitable assistance, the organization provides animal therapy and education, academic scholarships, school pantry programs, and safety through distributing coats and shelter.
Sam's Kids Fund at a glance
In short: Sam's Kids Fund gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $510,409
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sam's Kids Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Warm Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Warm Inc Glen Mills, PA | To Provide Coats for Kids | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,409 | $250,522 | $158,408 | $50,000 | 1 | $10,929 |
| 2024 | $418,302 | $228,602 | $119,439 | $49,600 | 1 | $15,837 |
| 2023 | $309,968 | $158,151 | $78,145 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $229,962 | $94,077 | $63,191 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $199,076 | $109,227 | $66,680 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $156,529 | $105,890 | $84,399 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $135,038 | $77,302 | $62,604 | — | — | — |
About Sam's Kids Fund
Based on IRS filings
Sam's Kids Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newport, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $510K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam's Kids Fund's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas J. Hanna
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lexie Hanna
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Flickinger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Weymouth
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Perny
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Perny
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Flickinger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sam's Kids Fund
How much does Sam's Kids Fund give each year?
Sam's Kids Fund gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Sam's Kids Fund?
Sam's Kids Fund reported $510K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $251K.
What is Sam's Kids Fund?
Sam's Kids Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newport, DE. It holds $510K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sam's Kids Fund operate?
Sam's Kids Fund has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Sam's Kids Fund's EIN?
Sam's Kids Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2480303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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